Medical Support

This initiative is part of BBHF's long-term commitment to establish a permanent supply chain for medical consumables and equipment, aiming to address the critical needs of Sudan's population amidst the ongoing crisis.

Overview

As of April 2026, Sudan faces one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, marked by widespread disease outbreaks (including Cholera, Dengue, Malaria, and Typhoid), catastrophic food insecurity and famine in multiple areas, acute shortages of clean drinking water, lack of shelter for displaced populations, and massive displacement affecting millions. These challenges have been compounded by the destruction of essential infrastructure and flooding. Nearly 34 million people (about 65% of the population) require urgent humanitarian assistance. BBHF's medical support plays a pivotal role by ensuring hospitals receive essential supplies to treat injuries, malnutrition, and diseases.

The Situation in Sudan

The ongoing crisis, which began escalating significantly in April 2023, has led to catastrophic consequences. As of April 2026, estimates indicate tens of thousands to over 150,000 deaths (including indirect causes), with approximately 14 million people displaced — including around 9–10 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Sudan and over 4 million who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. Many displaced individuals live in overcrowded camps or makeshift conditions with inadequate shelter, facing repeated displacement due to violence and flooding. BBHF's medical consumables and equipment are critical for treating injuries and supporting overwhelmed hospitals.

Disease Outbreaks

Sudan is experiencing multiple concurrent disease outbreaks, driven by contaminated water sources, poor sanitation in displacement settings, damaged infrastructure, flooding, overcrowding, and limited access to healthcare.

• Cholera Outbreak : A large-scale cholera outbreak declared in August 2024 was officially declared over on 3 March 2026, after no new cases for more than 48 days (last case on 14 January 2026). Cumulative figures reached over 124,000 cases and approximately 3,573–3,800 deaths across multiple states. Vaccination campaigns reached 24.5 million people and contributed to control efforts. Although declared over, the risk of resurgence remains due to ongoing water and sanitation challenges.
• Dengue : Dengue fever has seen significant surges, with thousands of cases reported across multiple states (including over 6,976 cumulative cases and several deaths by early 2026, and localized spikes such as over 600 cases in Northern State in March 2026). Outbreaks continue in areas like Khartoum and other states, exacerbated by environmental conditions.
• Malaria : Malaria has reached epidemic proportions in many areas, with millions of cases reported (for example, over 2.1 million cases noted in late 2025 data, and continued high incidence in 2026 across states such as Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, and Gezira). Sudan has accounted for a substantial share of global Malaria cases in recent periods. Malaria vaccines have been introduced in routine immunization as part of response efforts.
• Typhoid : Typhoid (and other acute enteric diseases) poses a high risk, with suspected cases reported alongside other waterborne illnesses. It is highlighted among epidemic-prone diseases with considerable potential for morbidity in 2026 due to poor water quality and sanitation in displacement sites.

Food Insecurity

Food insecurity affects approximately 28.9 million people (about 61.7% of Sudan's population), with around 19 million facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Famine conditions have been confirmed in areas such as El Fasher (North Darfur) and Kadugli (South Kordofan), with additional localities at risk due to disrupted agriculture, damaged supply chains, and limited access. Projections indicate nearly 4.2 million cases of acute child malnutrition in 2026, including around 800,000 severe cases. Many families survive on just one meal a day.

Lack of Drinking Water and Shelter

Access to clean drinking water is critically limited for millions, with damaged infrastructure forcing reliance on unsafe sources and increasing risks of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. Flooding has further contaminated water supplies in affected areas.

Key Drivers

• Health System Challenges A large proportion of health facilities are non-functional or only partially operational (around 37–40% non-functional in many areas), contributing to the spread of diseases amid low immunization coverage and malnutrition.
• Environmental Factors Seasonal flooding and related events exacerbate water contamination, vector-borne disease risks (such as Malaria and Dengue), and displacement.

Our Commitment to Sudan

Sudan's humanitarian crisis as of April 2026 remains catastrophic, driven by disease outbreaks (with cholera now controlled but Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid, Cholera risks, and others persisting), famine-level food insecurity, water shortages, shelter crises, and massive displacement. The efforts of Beyond Borders Humanitarian Foundation Inc (BBHF) are pivotal in addressing these challenges by providing essential medical consumables and equipment — sourced from Australian Government Agencies, Avantua Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited, Nationwide Asset Management Consolidated Pty Limited, McLarens Australasia Pty Limited, and medical diagnostic manufacturers from Australia, the USA, Malaysia, Japan and China — and assisting in their distribution to hospitals across Sudan.

Avantua Pharmaceuticals will commence the production of Rapid Diagnostic Tests (IVDs) for Malaria, Dengue, Cholera, Typhoid and HIV. BBHF's commitment to establishing a permanent supply chain ensures sustained support, helping to address the immediate and long-term health needs of millions affected by the crisis.